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Topic: Anyone giving out Bitcoin as a Christmas gift this year? - page 2. (Read 2370 times)

legendary
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Yes!

I handed out Casascius coins a couple of years ago, and some bit cents last year. So far the family has been excited about the returns, and I plan on handing out more this year.

In fact, I was actually planning on writing up a post, something like "A Family's Introduction to Bitcoin", after this holiday, since I plan to hand out $5-$10 in Bitcoin to anyone in the family, young or old, who wants it. I've noticed interesting trends and sticking points that I think others might find insightful.


Some family members are just cooler then others.  Wink  After seeing the returns on those coins from a couple years ago they will be pretty excited to get more! 
legendary
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Yes!

I handed out Casascius coins a couple of years ago, and some bit cents last year. So far the family has been excited about the returns, and I plan on handing out more this year.

In fact, I was actually planning on writing up a post, something like "A Family's Introduction to Bitcoin", after this holiday, since I plan to hand out $5-$10 in Bitcoin to anyone in the family, young or old, who wants it. I've noticed interesting trends and sticking points that I think others might find insightful.
legendary
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I offered all my female co-works 0.1 BTC for a good old fashioned christmas blow job but they all respectfully declined.
legendary
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Making money since I was in the womb! @emc2whale
I'm giving out BTC and LTC this year, As I am in canada I have created accounts at virtex under the names of my family members/friends and funded the accounts with 1 btc each. Now all they have to do is get verified and there good to go.

In total I'll be handing out about 15 BTC and 150 LTC for Christmas/Chanukah/Chrismakah gifts



Want to be friends? Grin

I wonder if a company will make Bitcoin gift vouchers for purchase next year? Suppose it'd still be easier just to create your own, I think that's the beauty of Bitcoin.

 Smiley Sure we can be friends! As for the btc giftcards, I dont see that any time soon but you never know.
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I'm giving out BTC and LTC this year, As I am in canada I have created accounts at virtex under the names of my family members/friends and funded the accounts with 1 btc each. Now all they have to do is get verified and there good to go.

In total I'll be handing out about 15 BTC and 150 LTC for Christmas/Chanukah/Chrismakah gifts



Want to be friends? Grin

I wonder if a company will make Bitcoin gift vouchers for purchase next year? Suppose it'd still be easier just to create your own, I think that's the beauty of Bitcoin.
legendary
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Making money since I was in the womb! @emc2whale
I'm giving out BTC and LTC this year, As I am in canada I have created accounts at virtex under the names of my family members/friends and funded the accounts with 1 btc each. Now all they have to do is get verified and there good to go.

In total I'll be handing out about 15 BTC and 150 LTC for Christmas/Chanukah/Chrismakah gifts

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My kids will receive 1 bitcoin each this Christmas. They are all students and have not got any bitcoins so far. I wouldn't normally give out such a huge chunk of money to them but I believe that bitcoin will be a major story in their lives so I want them to be involved.

Nice thought and hopefully it'll be a nice investment too. Just makes sure they understand it and it's value.

i will....and I've made a backup copy of the paper wallets in case they throw them out with the Christmas wrapping paper!

Definitely a good idea, and if they misbehave you can steal it back if they haven't already spent it  Cheesy.

Sadly everyone I know would lose their private key or post it on Instagram

Haha, I'm sure somebody has already posted their private QR code online before.
full member
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Yes Thinking to give some of worldcoins I have to my friends.


This could be a huge trend!!
legendary
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Sadly everyone I know would lose their private key or post it on Instagram
legendary
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yeah probably. its a good idea Smiley
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My kids will receive 1 bitcoin each this Christmas. They are all students and have not got any bitcoins so far. I wouldn't normally give out such a huge chunk of money to them but I believe that bitcoin will be a major story in their lives so I want them to be involved.

Nice thought and hopefully it'll be a nice investment too. Just makes sure they understand it and it's value.

i will....and I've made a backup copy of the paper wallets in case they throw them out with the Christmas wrapping paper!
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My kids will receive 1 bitcoin each this Christmas. They are all students and have not got any bitcoins so far. I wouldn't normally give out such a huge chunk of money to them but I believe that bitcoin will be a major story in their lives so I want them to be involved.

Nice thought and hopefully it'll be a nice investment too. Just makes sure they understand it and it's value.
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My kids will receive 1 bitcoin each this Christmas. They are all students and have not got any bitcoins so far. I wouldn't normally give out such a huge chunk of money to them but I believe that bitcoin will be a major story in their lives so I want them to be involved.
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I might give some out next year. I'll see how much Bitcoin enters the mainstream / public conscience during 2014. I might try design some Christmas or gift cards with the QR codes on them.
legendary
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yes its all coin this year  Smiley
legendary
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One co-worker said, "Ah man.  $10 is too much!"  To which my husband replied, "Don't worry about it.  I only spent about a $1 for it."  That made his friend a bit puzzled.   Grin
hero member
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Yes. I think giving friends and family BTC is hugely important, it is in fact essential to continual Bitcoin growth and increasing awareness, and no, it doesnt need to be much, at all. Shit, it doesnt even need to be Christmas!

Especially young people, ages 15-25. These open minded people are the future of our world and they need to get involved with Bitcoin asap.
legendary
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Just curious if many of you are being generous with the coins?  BitChicksHusband gave out a very small amount at his office.  It was interesting how the few he knows (and personally talked into investing) were super excited about even $10 worth of BTC.  I guess they understand the potential for even that small amount. Wink  The others just found it amusing.  Not a bad idea for getting people interested though I would think.
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